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"Thanks for your amazing performance at the TravMedia Awards 2023. To sum up the trio in a few words, I would say they are perfect if what you are looking for is authentic, up-beat feel-good songs that any age can enjoy. The acoustics are perfect, and the band are completely flexible with performance timings and with choosing the right music to suit the theme, as well as being polite and friendly… Overall amazing to work with! We can’t wait to work with them again. "

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"Mood Indigo were fantastic!! I would definitely book them again. Lovely combination of vocals and keys, they read the room like absolute pros and vibed with the guests really well. Their setup sound great, it was a really intimate feel, and the piano and vocals were lovely to watch"

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"Hello Rory, We all thought the band was great and are simply waiting for an opportunity to use you again in the Yard."

Reply by Rory
Hi Robyn, Thank you very much for your feedback for Rory on 11/09/2020. I am delighted with the feedback and appreciate you sending it through. We look forward to working you again soon! Best wishes, Rory.

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"We booked the band for our wedding at Woolas Barn in August. They were absolutely fantastic. Being a musician myself I can highly recommend Radio Dukes. They were professional, friendly, and played all the songs you’d want to hear at your wedding. Do not hesitate to book these guys!"

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"Just wanted to say thank you for playing at our wedding – just the vibe we wanted, AMAZING from start to finish. I’m gutted I missed you’re solo percussive bit – heard loads about it!!!!!! Besides your incredible skill and undoubted talent you’re an absolute gentleman and a pleasure to be around. You made an already special day that little bit better. We cannot wait to see you again once we are back from our honeymoon and will have a catch up with you then"

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"The Weekend Groove provided entertainment for my 25th birthday and truly made it an unforgettable experience. Classic tunes, classy band and a wicked singer. Thanks guys!"

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"We just wanted to thank you so much for such an amazing evening the other week. We thought that the band were absolutely phenomenal and I loved singing a couple of songs with you/them! The setlist was spot on and the energy from the band really was awesome. We had so many guests make comments about how good the band were and how much fun they had had on the dancefloor. We really appreciate the time and effort that went into making the night so special for us both. If you still have it saved somewhere, we would love to have a copy of the setlist!"

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"WOW!!! Thank you so so much for playing at our wedding. Everyone was blown away by the incredibly talented musicians and the huge variety of music they played. All perfectly. A well deserved standing ovation after they finished. They played seamlessly throughout our ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast. THANK YOU for making it so magical."

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"We had The Woolers play our New Years Eve gig. They went down a storm, playing a mix of old and new and getting everyone dancing throughout their three sets. The energy was incredible and we can't wait to have them back. Would recommend to anyone, it's a no brainer for me!"

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"We have all just spent a brilliant afternoon listening to the Kernow Steel, they are absolutely fantastic."

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"I think it's safe to say that an evening with Ma Bessie & The Pig Foot Band proves that jazz is good for the soul. Reading Fringe Festival goers were treated to a journey through the music of Bessie Smith, empress of the blues at Shehnai in London Street. It was an evening of all things diva and jazz, and it was smooth and soulful, and had guests swaying in their seats and tapping their toes. Reading’s own Julia Titus (Ma Bessie) has such a rich quality to her voice - it's almost like velvet. When she hit some of those notes and showed off her vocal skills, I wanted to let out a 'whoop' or a 'yeah'! She really does revive the great divas of jazz, blues and soul. Everything just flowed and there was a really relaxed, almost informal vibe to the whole performance where it felt like there wasn't a divide between the audience and the band. We were all just hanging out listening to an evening of great music. Queen Bee was my favourite song - there was something quite sexy about it, I felt like I should have been wearing a red dress. Julia also sang a few songs off of her album called 'Life is Too Short', which were great. When you have a powerful singer like Julia, sometimes bands can get lost in the performance but that wasn't the case at all. The band are very much part of the Ma Bessie experience and are all very talented - they all need each other to complete the ultimate jazz show for the audience. I really enjoyed the solo with Matthew Foster on the guitar and Chuck Lloyd on the saxophone. "

Reply by Ma Bessie - Prohibition Blues and Jazz
Thank you so much Francesca for your review. So glad you enjoyed it.

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"We attended a family function this week in Duffield and were entertained by a super jazz trio - The Tri Tones Jazz Trio - they sounded incredible! Check them out!"

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"We are so pleased that we booked the Hot Hats for the evening of our wedding. They were extremely professional and helpful beforehand, agreeing to arrive earlier than originally booked to play our first dance music and playlist we had put together through their excellent sound and lighting system. They are both brilliant musicians and played an excellent and eclectic mix of songs that managed to get all of our guests up and dancing. They also both had a really good rapport with our guests that really added to the atmosphere. Thanks again for helping to make our day so special. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending them."

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"What an amazing, talented, spot on duo that gave it there all. We have had so much positive feed back from members of our party saying how much they loved these guys. So entertaining, professional , and fun ! I would definitely book you in the future for sure and will hope to follow some of your gigs. Thank you so much for making our 30th anniversary extra special xx Got the place rocking! From the bottom of my heart ❤️ thank you xx"

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"Thank you for a cracking couple of sets. Thought you guys were awesome and the selection you performed were spot on. Everyone was impressed and I am sure that you will be the first port of call in the event that we party again sometime soon."

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